Rostov State Medical University

Microsurgical resection of brain metastases: rationale, appropriateness and local control

OBJECTIVE: To summarize data on indications for microsurgical resection of brain metastases, effect of resection technique on local control and leptomeningeal dissemination, as well as the role of stereotactic radiosurgery in improving local control. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A descr...

Clinical manifestations and local inflammatory-destructive changes in congenital cholesteatoma of the mastoid process

Congenital cholesteatoma of the mastoid process is less common than its other temporal bone locations. OBJECTIVE: To summarize current data on the clinical manifestations and diagnosis of congenital cholesteatoma of the mastoid process. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A bibliographic searc...